WPF Controls 2014.1 Released

A major new version of the Actipro WPF controls is now available. This new version is packed with updates across our WPF product line, including features like improved Metro themes, a new JSON language in the SyntaxEditor Web Languages Add-on, and new Shared Library controls.

Detailed Update List

Docking/MDI

Added DockSite.WindowAutoHidePopupOpened and WindowAutoHidePopupClosed events that notify when an auto-hide popup (flyout) opens or closes.

Irony Add-on

Updated how the document text is retrieved so that passing a snapshot into the parse request isn't required.

Themes

Made many refinements and improvements to the Metro themes, especially related to Docking/MDI.

Improved WindowChrome (and RibbonWindow) rendering when maximized.

Shared Library

Added the RadialSlider control, which is a circular slider that can be used to input any scalar value.

Added the RingSlice control, which renders a portion of a ring at designated angles and radius.

Added the CircularThumb control, which is a thumb gripper with a circular shape and arrow adornment.

Added three samples for new Shared Library controls.

Adjusted the themed TextBox style.

Sample Browser

Added ability to toggle description sidebar on some samples.

About WPF Controls

WPF Studio / WPF Essentials Licensing

You can purchase our WPF controls individually if you wish however you have the option to purchase all of them in the WPF Studio bundle. Purchasing the bundle saves over 60% over purchasing all the WPF controls individually.

The WPF Essential bundle saves over 45% over purchasing its bundled controls separately.

That's some incredible savings!

WPF Studio Benefits

All WPF control licenses automatically include a free subscription for a year of free upgrades to any new versions that are released. At the end of the year, you may renew your license for another year to keep the free upgrade benefits active.

In addition, if you own a WPF Studio license, you are automatically eligible to receive free licenses for any new WPF control products added to WPF Studio that come out within your year period. This benefit does not apply to WPF Essentials customers.

Live Demo

You can give all our lastest WPF control products a spin right in your browser as long as you have .NET 4.0 installed. Just follow the steps on this page to see live demos:

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Upgrade to WPF Studio

Contact our sales team for information on discounted pricing for upgrading from one of our older WPF control product licenses to a license for WPF Studio, WPF Essentials, or a new version of a WPF control product.

Free Upgrades to 2014.1

If you own an older WPF Studio version or one of its products and would like to upgrade to this latest version, please click the request a free upgrade link on your organization account page's 'Purchases and Licenses' tab. The link will appear there if your upgrade eligibility is active.